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Storage and Backup SpecialistBAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL • Doha, DA, qa
Storage and Backup Specialist

Storage and Backup Specialist

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL • Doha, DA, qa
21 hours ago
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Job Description

Technical Expertise :

  • Strong expertise in SAN / NAS storage systems (Dell EMC, NetApp, HPE, Pure Storage, etc.).
  • Deep understanding of Backup & Recovery technologies (Veeam,
  • Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, Azure Backup, etc.).
  • Practical experience in Storage Area NetServicess (FC / iSCSI), zoning, and LUN provisioning.
  • Proficient in automating backup and storage operations using scripting and orchestration tools (PowerShell, Python, Ansible).
  • Experience with data lifecycle management, retention policies, and archival strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of replication, snapshot management, and cross-site disaster recovery setups.
  • Skilled in monitoring and performance tuning of storage systems using tools like SolarWinds, Zabbix, or vendor-native utilities.
  • Knowledge of security best practices related to data encryption, key management, and compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001).
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and ensure knowledge sharing within the team.

Soft Skills :

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to Services independently and lead complex multi-site backup / storage projects.
  • Customer-focused with a proactive and adaptable mindset.

    • Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead the design, architecture, and deployment of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions.
  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade storage and backup infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms.
  • Develop and enforce data protection, retention, and recovery strategies in alignment with organizational policies.
  • Manage capacity planning, performance optimization, and monitoring of storage resources
  • Implement backup automation, job scheduling, and reporting for SLA compliance.
  • Coordinate with security and cloud teams to ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance.
  • Plan and execute storage and backup system upgrades, migrations, and refresh cycles.
  • Perform regular DR drills and ensure readiness for business continuity scenarios.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation for architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
  • Evaluate emerging storage and backup technologies to recommend enhancements and cost optimizations.

    • Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 8–10 years of overall IT experience, with at least 4–5 years specializing in enterprise storage and backup solutions.
  • Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining hybrid (on-premises and cloud) storage architectures.
  • Hands-on experience in data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
  • Attain one or more advanced certifications from the following domains :
  • Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Storage certification
  • AWS Certified Storage Specialty or Solutions Architect –Associate
  • Dell EMC Proven Manpower / NetApp Certified Data Administrator / Commvault Certified Engineer
  • Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) / Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS)
  • ITIL Foundation
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